Press Releases

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA01) is excited to announce the first congressional district’s entry to the 2019 Congressional App Challenge. The winning app, called Driver Vision, was created by Sohil Bhatia and Sayan Bhatia of Redmond High School.  Driver Vision uses machine learning models and an Internet of Things (IoT) device to detect distracted… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) made the following statement: “I am pleased that the House of Representatives has approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a deal which will support our region’s farmers, workers, and families. “This new agreement includes important provisions that will help our region’s dairy farmers, who for years have struggled to… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement: “Tomorrow, I will vote in favor of impeaching the President of the United States. After carefully reviewing the evidence and the articles of impeachment, it is clear that President Trump abused the power of the presidency and obstructed Congress. “I did not come to this conclusion lightly. Impeachment is a… Read more »

Today, Kidney Caucus co-chairs Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Rep. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) released the following statement regarding the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) efforts to increase organ transplants which would be a significant improvement for those waiting for a kidney. “As co-chairs of the Congressional Kidney Caucus we welcome HHS’s announcement to lower the… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is pleased to highlight some of the legislative victories she secured in Congress’ Fiscal Year 2020 spending agreement, including first-time federal funding for KidneyX, a full repeal of the Medical Device Tax, and inclusion of DelBene’s Save Community Newspaper Act, among other important victories for Washington state… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) are pleased to announce overwhelming industry support for their bipartisan legislation – the Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act (H.R. 1349).  In a letter, over 3,300 salon owners and beauty professionals expressed their support for H.R. 1349, which would reduce… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is pleased to announce the passage of her legislation to ease the process of applying for federal financial aid for students in Washington state and nationwide – the Faster Access for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Act. The bill passed in the House of Representatives as part of the Future Act.  DelBene’s legislation, which has a companion bill… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) reintroduced the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019 (H.R. 5333). This bill would guarantee Medicare beneficiaries access to cutting-edge medical innovation by streamlining the coverage determination process and improving the availability of breakthrough devices for patients. DelBene’s bipartisan… Read more »

On Saturday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA01) was joined by State Senator David Frockt (WA’s 46th District) at a joint town hall at the Kenmore City Council Chambers to discuss the issues most important to their constituents.  “I want to thank Mayor Baker and the City of Kenmore for their hospitality during today’s town hall, as well as to Senator Frockt for joining me to work… Read more »

This past weekend, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted her annual App-a-thon – an event that gives local middle and high school students access to mentors, industry professionals, and hands-on computer science experience. All apps created by students meet the requirements for submission to this year’s Congressional App Challenge (submission deadline Nov. 1st). The students… Read more »